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5 Ways to Improve Your Writing
5 Ways to Improve Your Writing
LEARN HOW TO BE A STORYTELLER AND A WRITER I’ve often said there are storytellers and there are writers, but rarely is someone both to begin with. A storyteller is someone who is brimming with stories. They feel as though Read more
Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce Serves 6-8 Cilantro-lime sauce: 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream Fish: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Read more
Set Up A Beautiful Writing Space At Home
When you sit down to write, you enter a sacred space where your thoughts and creativity come to life on the pages in front of you. Whether you are jotting down notes in your journal or crafting the next best-selling Read more
Wayne’s Whiskey Bacon Brownies
Brownies are a favorite of both my husband and my boys. Ted and Dale would often eat an entire batch, hot from the oven, before their dad had a chance to get a single square. The brown sugar-whiskey buttercream frosting Read more
3 Steps to Your Own Herb Garden
Fresh herbs can truly transform any meal into something so much more. And the best part is that you can create a mini-herb garden right in your kitchen so you don’t even have to walk to the backyard to spice Read more
How to Start a Morning Routine of Positivity
A how to guide for starting your morning in a positive way!
How to Start a Morning Routine of Positivity
A how to guide for starting your morning in a positive way! My grandparents were farmers who woke before dawn to work the fields. Whatever gene that is, I inherited, not that I’m out tilling the soil. I wake Read more
3 Steps to Your Own Herb Garden
Fresh herbs can truly transform any meal into something so much more. And the best part is that you can create a mini-herb garden right in your kitchen so you don’t even have to walk to the backyard to spice Read more
Wayne’s Whiskey Bacon Brownies
Whiskey Bacon Brownies Brownies: ½ cup unsalted butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 ½ cups sugar 4 eggs ¾ cup flour ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ Tablespoons whiskey Buttercream: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature Read more
Barbara Bush Tribute
I’m wearing pearls today in honor of Barbara Bush. As the Bush family gathers to celebrate the wonderful life she lived, I wanted to reflect on the impact she had on me. Twice in the last few years I was Read more
Spare Rib Spaghetti
LaCombe’s Spare Rib Spaghetti Serves 6 to 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree 1 ¾ cups beef broth 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup loosely Read more
April 2018
April’s giveaway grand prize is a Fast Slow Pro™ pressure cooker/slow cooker from Breville, a signed copy of my new cookbook, DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE, and a signed advance copy of COTTAGE BY THE SEA, which releases in July. 10 runners-up will receive a signed advance Read more
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Bacon-Wrapped Dates Makes 16 16 slices bacon 16 pitted dates Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay out a piece of bacon. Place a date at one end and Read more
Debbie Macomber’s Curried Chicken Salad
Author Debbie Macomber is widely known for her romance novels, some of which have been adapted into Hallmark Channel movies, such as Christmas season flicks, Trading Christmas, Mrs. Miracle and Dashing Through the Snow. But despite dozens of novels under her belt, Macomber proves Read more
Debbie Macomber’s Muffin Tin Donut Holes
“These sweet morsels are quicker to make than donuts, and healthier, as they’re baked instead of fried,” Macomber says. “They are rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar after they’re baked, giving them the classic taste of a cake donut.” Read more
Tea Time at Debbie Macomber’s Table
We at The Republic of Tea celebrate a Sip by Sip, Rather than Gulp by Gulp lifestyle, and that includes our love and appreciation for cooking, baking, or sitting down with a cup of hot tea and a great book. Read more
Get a taste of 3 recipes from new cookbook ‘Debbie Macomber’s Table’
HEA gets to share some recipes from today’s new cookbook Debbie Macomber’s Table: Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Family and Friends. Debbie is giving us a little extra info about each recipe, too. Prepare to drool… Read the full article Read more
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade Makes approximately 2 quarts 2 cups room-temperature water 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ cup dried culinary-grade lavender buds 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 to 5 cups cold water In a medium saucepan, combine the room-temperature Read more
Barnes and Noble Book Signing
Barnes and Noble Northgate will be hosting a book signing for #1 New York Times bestselling author, Debbie Macomber. Debbie will be celebrating the release of her newest cookbook, DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. Please call us to reserve a copy of DEBBIE MACOMBER’S Read more
Easter Tablescape
4 Easy Steps to Create an Easter Tablescape Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the tone for a beautiful gathering with an elegant, easy-to-make centerpiece accented by the perfect place settings.
Easter Tablescape
4 Easy Steps to Create an Easter Tablescape Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the tone for a beautiful gathering with an elegant, easy-to-make centerpiece accented by the perfect place settings. Step 1: Read more
Easter Tablescape
4 Easy Steps to Create an Easter Tablescape Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the tone for a beautiful gathering with an elegant, easy-to-make centerpiece accented by the perfect place settings. Step 1: Read more
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Serves 8 5 slices white sandwich bread, with or without crusts, as you and your family prefer 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 pound bacon, roughly chopped 6 tablespoons flour 1½ teaspoons Read more
March 2018
March’s giveaway grand prize is a $200 Williams Sonoma Gift Card and a signed copy of my new cookbook, DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. 10 runners up will receive a signed copy of DEBBIE MACOMBER’S TABLE. Congratulations to Our March Winners! Grand Prize Winner Barbara D.—Cross Read more
